The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the 2026 World Series after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. The franchise, which has never won an MLB title, will be making its first appearance in the Fall Classic since 1982.
\n\nThursday’s result, a 6-4 Brewers victory in Game 4, ended the Dodgers’ hopes of earning dynasty status. Los Angeles entered the postseason as two-time defending champions and a third straight would have put them in rare air — the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics the only other teams to accomplish such a feat.
\n\nMilwaukee’s bullpen and timely hitting were key to jumping to a 3-0 lead in the NLCS. In Game 1, star Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run over 4.1 innings but had incredible help once the Brewers’ bullpen came on. Four pitchers — DL Hall, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby and Trevor Megill — combined to give up two hits and zero runs to preserve a 2-1 victory.
\n\nRelievers once again helped Milwaukee in Game 2 after starter Logan Henderson struggled early. Dustin May, JoJo Romero, Uribe and Ashby combined to retire the last 15 Dodgers batters in order in a 7-4 win.
\n\nIn Game 3…
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